Sigma
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Leica L Mount
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Leica L Mount
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 — 28–75mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.32 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 29.5 cm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (550 g vs 715 g)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (117.8 mm vs 139.2 mm)
- A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Diameter (78.9 mm vs 79.6 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
⌀79 × 139 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀80 × 118 mm
550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 21mm longer and 1mm narrower than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 165 g heavier than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.32 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
78.9 mm vs 79.6 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XLD, 2 LD, 3 GM Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 29.5 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
550 g vs 715 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
117.8 mm vs 139.2 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.